Integrating Technology into the Science & Mathematics Curriculum In the discussion area of this page answer the questions as they are posed. It would be better to answer your questions in a Word Processor and then copy and paste your data into the discussion area. No two people may be editing at the same time and this will keep from overriding and loss of information.
Check out the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics web site and check out the site. I do not believe you are permitted to check out the standards unless you are a member. http://www.nctm.org/ Check out the National Science Eduation Standards (NSES) at http://www.nsta.org/ Like the math standards I believe that you have to be a member to look at the standards. Look around the website for some excellent information if you are not a member. 1. Share one interesting fact, software tool, link, etc that you found at the site you visited. Please indicate whether it was math or science.
Issues and Problems in Mathematics Instruction Accountability for Standards in Mathematics - Equity, curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment, and technology are six principles addressed by NCTM as critical issues to all school mathematics programs. Ten mathematic standards for pre-K through grade 12 fall under two areas: content standards & process standards: numbers & operations; algebra; geometry; measuerments; data analysis and probability; problem solving; reasoning and proof; communication; connections; respresentations. Challenges in Implementing the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics - helping teachers change their teaching style to meet the vision described in the NCTM standards is not an easy task. Ample evidence exists to support strategies for integrating technology into the teaching and learning of mathematics to increase student understanding and achievement. Why isn't it being done.
Issues and Problems in Science Instruction Accountability for Standards in Science - technology as a productivity tool; communicating ideas and information; investigating with technological tools; creating knowledge products. The Narrowing Pipeline of Scientific Talent - for years, great concern has grown about America's ability to compete in science, mathematics, and technology in the future. With the declining numbers of students - especially female and minority students - America faces a growing crisis in leadership for much-need initiatives in these three fields. How do we fuel the pipeline? Increasing Need for Scientific Literacy - there is a need for all citizens to be scientifically literate in order to make informed decisions that affect our country's future. More than ever we are depending on the character and quality of the science eduation that the nation's schools must provide. Difficulites in Teaching K-8 Science - Reserachers concluded that elementary education candidates have much lower math and verbal scores than other college graduates do. Part of this problem may stem from the minimal content preparation in math and science. As a result, teaching math and science for understanding becomes difficult due to the lack of deep understanding of the discipline on the part of the teachers. New Emphasis on Controversies about Scientific Inquiry - Hands-on skills, opposed to rote learning, along with technolgy can play a special role in improving classroom practice by teaching scientific inquiry. 2. Which topic under Issues and Problems do YOU find the most controversial OR the hardest to address or implement in your classroom? Why? Technology Integration Strategies for Mathematics Instruction
Using Virtual Manipulatives
Fostering Mathematical Problem Solving
Allowing Representaion of Mathematical Principles
Implementing Data-Driven Curricula
Supporting Math-Related Communications
Motivating Skill Building and Practice
Technology Integration Strategies for Science Instruction
Supporting Authentic Science Experiences - the GLOBE project; GoNorth! Adventure Learning Series; Webquests; Project Feeder Watch; Virtual Field Trips
Supporting Scientific Inquiry Skills - Locating information to investigate scientific issues and questions; collecting data; visualizing data and phenomena; analyzing data; communicating results
Supporting Science Concept Learning
Accessing Science Information and Tools
Barriers to Integrating Science and Technology - teacher resistance to technology in the classroom; equity in access to technology
3. Complete one of the following: Math Problems of the Week - visit the Math Forum Problems of the Week website at http://mathforum.org/pow. Do one of the current problems, using the help and mentoring features if you need them. Discuss how online problems of the week can be used in classrooms. How can teachers use technology to teach their own problems of the week?
Evaluate the manipulative or applet using the following criteria, and then add an additional criterion to your evaluation.
a. The manipulative or applet was an accurate reflection of the mathematical or scientific principle.
b. The manipulative or applet was effective in helping me to understand, visualize, and practice the principle.
c. The manipulative or applet functioned smoothly and was easy to use.
d. The manipulative or applet matches with content-area standards for learning
Computer Microscope - the ProScope digital microscope is demonstrated at a school in the clip at the website listed below. http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/item.php?itemID=11003
View the clip, and then list the scientific inquiry skills you think are addressed through the use of the technology. What are some other ways you might be able to use such technology in the classroom?
In the discussion area of this page answer the questions as they are posed. It would be better to answer your questions in a Word Processor and then copy and paste your data into the discussion area. No two people may be editing at the same time and this will keep from overriding and loss of information.
Check out the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics web site and check out the site. I do not believe you are permitted to check out the standards unless you are a member. http://www.nctm.org/ Check out the National Science Eduation Standards (NSES) at http://www.nsta.org/ Like the math standards I believe that you have to be a member to look at the standards. Look around the website for some excellent information if you are not a member.
1. Share one interesting fact, software tool, link, etc that you found at the site you visited. Please indicate whether it was math or science.
Issues and Problems in Mathematics Instruction
Accountability for Standards in Mathematics - Equity, curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment, and technology are six principles addressed by NCTM as critical issues to all school mathematics programs. Ten mathematic standards for pre-K through grade 12 fall under two areas: content standards & process standards: numbers & operations; algebra; geometry; measuerments; data analysis and probability; problem solving; reasoning and proof; communication; connections; respresentations.
Challenges in Implementing the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics - helping teachers change their teaching style to meet the vision described in the NCTM standards is not an easy task. Ample evidence exists to support strategies for integrating technology into the teaching and learning of mathematics to increase student understanding and achievement. Why isn't it being done.
Issues and Problems in Science Instruction
Accountability for Standards in Science - technology as a productivity tool; communicating ideas and information; investigating with technological tools; creating knowledge products.
The Narrowing Pipeline of Scientific Talent - for years, great concern has grown about America's ability to compete in science, mathematics, and technology in the future. With the declining numbers of students - especially female and minority students - America faces a growing crisis in leadership for much-need initiatives in these three fields. How do we fuel the pipeline?
Increasing Need for Scientific Literacy - there is a need for all citizens to be scientifically literate in order to make informed decisions that affect our country's future. More than ever we are depending on the character and quality of the science eduation that the nation's schools must provide.
Difficulites in Teaching K-8 Science - Reserachers concluded that elementary education candidates have much lower math and verbal scores than other college graduates do. Part of this problem may stem from the minimal content preparation in math and science. As a result, teaching math and science for understanding becomes difficult due to the lack of deep understanding of the discipline on the part of the teachers.
New Emphasis on Controversies about Scientific Inquiry - Hands-on skills, opposed to rote learning, along with technolgy can play a special role in improving classroom practice by teaching scientific inquiry.
2. Which topic under Issues and Problems do YOU find the most controversial OR the hardest to address or implement in your classroom? Why?
Technology Integration Strategies for Mathematics Instruction
Using Virtual Manipulatives
Fostering Mathematical Problem Solving
Allowing Representaion of Mathematical Principles
Implementing Data-Driven Curricula
Supporting Math-Related Communications
Motivating Skill Building and Practice
Technology Integration Strategies for Science Instruction
Supporting Authentic Science Experiences - the GLOBE project; GoNorth! Adventure Learning Series; Webquests; Project Feeder Watch; Virtual Field Trips
Supporting Scientific Inquiry Skills - Locating information to investigate scientific issues and questions; collecting data; visualizing data and phenomena; analyzing data; communicating results
Supporting Science Concept Learning
Accessing Science Information and Tools
Barriers to Integrating Science and Technology - teacher resistance to technology in the classroom; equity in access to technology
3. Complete one of the following:
Math Problems of the Week - visit the Math Forum Problems of the Week website at http://mathforum.org/pow. Do one of the current problems, using the help and mentoring features if you need them. Discuss how online problems of the week can be used in classrooms. How can teachers use technology to teach their own problems of the week?
Virtual Manipulatives for Math and Science - use an online manipulative or interactive applet from one of the sites listed below:
Manipula Math with Java - http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/index.html
Sample Digital Manipulatives (need current Java update) - http://arcytech.org/java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml
Applet for 3-D Shapes (click on Surface Plot link) - http://www.shodor.org/refdesk/Resources/Models/SurfacePlot
Web-Based Chemistry Simulations (nice site) - http://cse.edc.org/products/simulations/default.asp
Evaluate the manipulative or applet using the following criteria, and then add an additional criterion to your evaluation.
a. The manipulative or applet was an accurate reflection of the mathematical or scientific principle.
b. The manipulative or applet was effective in helping me to understand, visualize, and practice the principle.
c. The manipulative or applet functioned smoothly and was easy to use.
d. The manipulative or applet matches with content-area standards for learning
Computer Microscope - the ProScope digital microscope is demonstrated at a school in the clip at the website listed below.
http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/item.php?itemID=11003
View the clip, and then list the scientific inquiry skills you think are addressed through the use of the technology. What are some other ways you might be able to use such technology in the classroom?